January 1, 2021
On 9 December 2020, the European Commission announced its Sustainable and Smart Mobility strategy, with steps to transform the transport system in line with the targets and goals set under the European Green Deal and the European Union’s (EU’s) digital strategy.
December 1, 2020
In November 2020, the US High Speed Rail Association (USHSR) recommended a five-point stimulus plan to encourage the development of high-speed networks across the country.
November 1, 2020
In December 2019, the European Union (EU) signed the European Green Deal, a policy roadmap for the EU’s climate agenda that focuses on creating a comprehensive pathway for the continent to reduce its carbon emissions.
September 1, 2020
The Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) policy addresses the implementation and development of a Europe-wide network of railway lines, roads, inland waterways, maritime shipping routes, ports, airports, and railroad terminals.
August 1, 2020
Governments across the world are advancing emergency aid and stimulus packages in response to the current health and economic crisis triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 1, 2020
Across Europe, there is increasing emphasis on developing and implementing fully digitalised railways that will be based on state-of-the-art radio communication systems and will operate in an ecosystem where intelligent rolling stock will be able to continuously exchange data with responsive traffic management systems to optimise capacity in real time.
May 1, 2020
Efficient, reliable, cost-effective, and flexible mass transit is critical inenabling the movement of both essential goods and people during an emergency—like the current Covid-19 pandemic—as well as in supporting cities to regain control of the situation quickly.
January 1, 2020
The state government of Penang has drafted the Penang Transport Master Plan, a blueprint to develop a modern, integrated public transport system in the state.
December 1, 2019
The state government of Jalisco in Mexico has launched the MiMovilidad plan to create a safe, integrated public transport system in the Guadalajara Metropolitan Area.
November 1, 2019
Lisbon, winner of the European Green Capital Award, 2020, is emerging as a leader in the adoption and implementation of sustainable mobility initiatives.
September 1, 2019
The transport sector accounts for nearly 65 per cent of total greenhouse gas emissions in Oslo, of which public transport accounts for 4 per cent. Despite public transport’s small share of total emissions, transitioning to a zero-emission network is expected to have a significant effect on the overall air quality of the city, especially in the densely populated regions.
August 1, 2019
On May 25, 2019, Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) released the Land Transport Master Plan (LTMP) 2040. The plan outlines Singapore’s long-term goal to improve its land transport system by 2040.
July 1, 2019
The Government of Ireland unveiled Project Ireland 2040 in February 2018 to guide Ireland’s economic development over the next two decades.
June 1, 2019
In April 2019, a new resolution to regulate autonomous vehicle (AV) testing in Dubai was issued, making the emirate the first in the region to issue such as resolution.